The District of Squamish is taking steps to ensure its public spaces, programs, and services meet the needs of older residents, with a renewed focus on accessibility, equity and cultural safety. The goal: To create an action plan that adds an age-friendly lens to their planning, policies and procedures through extensive community engagement. To achieve…
News & resources from BCHC – October 2025 Building Healthy Communities together Watch our latest PlanH Webinar: Creating attainable housing through innovative land use planning Missed our recent PlanH webinar? It’s now on YouTube! Learn how innovative land use planning can unlock more attainable housing across B.C., with insights from Steven Collyer (City of Penticton) and Erika Sagert (BCNPHA). READ MORE Learn more about affordable housing The 2025 Housing Central Conference, November 17-19…
BC Healthy Communities hosted a 60-minute PlanH webinar on October 1, 2025, that explored how innovative land use planning can unlock more attainable housing options across B.C. The session featured expert insights, a community case study, and an interactive Q&A designed to help participants understand how linking housing with social infrastructure, building strong partnerships, and…
A record number of applications poured in for the 2025 PlanH Healthy Communities Grant Program, with more Indigenous communities than ever before among the successful recipients. This year, a total of $250,000 in funding will be allocated to support projects that strengthen healthy communities across the province. “It is so wonderful to see so many…
BC Healthy Communities invites local governments, planners, and community partners to join an upcoming PlanH webinar exploring how innovative land use planning can unlock more attainable housing options across B.C. This 60-minute session at 10:30 am (PT) on October 1 will feature expert insights, a community case study and an interactive Q&A. Participants will learn…
A BCHC PlanH Community Connectedness grant has helped develop the Welcoming and Inclusive Communities (WIC) program in West Vancouver, making a significant difference in the lives of newcomers there. The program offers a variety of activities designed to foster community connections and inclusion. In May 2024, West Vancouver’s WIC program received the BCRPA Program Excellence…
BC Healthy Communities is currently seeking new members to join its Board of Directors. This is a unique opportunity to help guide a non-profit organization committed to advancing health and well-being across British Columbia through multi-sector collaboration, inclusive community engagement, and equity-driven policy work. Board members play a vital governance role—ensuring BCHC operates ethically, sustainably,…
BC Healthy Communities staff are busy assessing 2025 PlanH Healthy Communities Grant applications, with successful applicants expected to be notified in August. Following an extended application deadline of July 16, all submissions are being screened for eligibility as outlined in the grant application guide. The adjudication committee is evaluating applications based on their alignment with…
The application deadline for the 2025 PlanH Healthy Communities Grants has been extended to July 16, 2025. This extension offers an opportunity for more communities to apply for and access funding to support initiatives that promote community connectedness and healthy public policy. The grants, which are offered through two funding streams, Community Connectedness and Healthy…
In the City of Mission, the voice of its young people is helping shape the future – one policy at a time. Thanks to a $15,000 grant from the PlanH program’s Healthy Public Policy stream, Mission has taken a big step toward becoming a more youth-informed city. Led by Sharel Isabella, a Senior Policy Planner…